Wait
Ben Kweller & Albert Hammond Jr Lyrics
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Now I'm coming back home
I've been away now
Oh how I've been alone
Wait till I come back to your side
We'll forget the tears we've cried
Don't wait, turn me away
And if your heart's strong
Hold on, I won't delay
Wait till I come back to your side
We'll forget the tears we've cried
I feel as though you ought to know
That I've been good as good as I can be
And if you do, I'll trust in you
And know that you will wait for me
It's been a long time
Now I'm coming back home
I've been away now
Oh how I've been alone
Wait till I come back to your side
We'll forget the tears we've cried
I feel as though you ought to know
That I've been good as good as I can be
And if you do, I'll trust in you
And know that you will wait for me
It's been a long time
Now I'm coming back home
I've been away now
Oh how I've been alone
Wait till I come back to your side
We'll forget the tears we've cried
It's been a long time
Now I'm coming back home
I've been away now
Oh, how I've been alone
The lyrics of Ben Kweller ft. Albert Hammond Jr's song "Wait" suggest the story of a man who has been away from his loved one for an extended period of time. He expresses his desire to return home to reunite with his partner and forget the tears they've cried during his absence. The chorus, "Wait till I come back to your side, we'll forget the tears we've cried," emphasizes his hope for their relationship to be strong enough to withstand his absence and for them to continue where they left off. However, he acknowledges the possibility that his partner may have moved on and advises that if her heart breaks, she should turn him away, and if her heart is strong, she should hold on while he returns.
The repetition of the lyrics "It's been a long time, now I'm coming back home. I've been away now, oh how I've been alone" highlights the feeling of loneliness and isolation that the singer has endured during his time away. The use of emotive language such as "tears we've cried" and "heart breaks" conveys the emotions of both the singer and his partner, who have been separated for a considerable amount of time.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wait" express the emotions of someone who has been away from their partner for too long and wants to return home and resume their relationship. The song highlights the importance of communication, trust, and resilience in relationships, even when distance separates individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time
It has been a significant amount of time since we have last been together.
Now I'm coming back home
I am returning to the place where I feel the most comfort and love.
I've been away now
I have been absent, physically or emotionally, from your life.
Oh how I've been alone
I have experienced deep loneliness and separation during my absence from you.
Wait till I come back to your side
Please wait for me to return before we try to resolve any issues that may have arisen during my absence.
We'll forget the tears we've cried
Together, we will move forward and put past pain and sorrow behind us.
But if your heart breaks
If my absence has caused you pain or heartache,
Don't wait, turn me away
Do not feel obligated to welcome me back if you cannot forgive me for my actions or if our relationship is irreparable.
And if your heart's strong
If you have the strength to forgive and move forward,
Hold on, I won't delay
I will come back to you as soon as possible, without unnecessary delay.
I feel as though you ought to know
I believe that you deserve to know the truth about how I have been during my absence.
That I've been good as good as I can be
I have been doing my best to be a good person and make the most of my time away.
And if you do, I'll trust in you
If you can forgive me and still accept me back into your life,
And know that you will wait for me
I trust that you will wait for me to return so that we can rebuild our relationship.
Contributed by Madison B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@charliejackson7043
this is probably the best beatles cover ever, I love Ben Kweller so much
@mrjamesgrimes
The "hey!" Thats shouted before the last run through of the chorus is ultra bad ass
@maguilar1422
simplemente me encanta esa cancion !! :)
@GyanKubuZ
que buen cover muy buena canción!!!
@PaulaTheChamp
the best beatles cover song ever!
@GrassLion85
Have you heard the cover of "with a little help from my friends" from woodstock? I think that cover tops this one...
@VahanNisanian
Best cover of the song.
@richardblayneamerican8149
So glad I heard this excellent cover version on The Beatles Channel- Sirius XM!
@tendeadrecords
thats an amazing song :)
@FoTwenny
Nice rendition